EE673 Medical Diagnostic Devices

Human body as a signal source and functional elements of a medical measurement system. Static and dynamic errors in measurements. Properties of biomedical signals. Biopotential electrodes, sensors and transducers. Signal processing requirements. Examples of signal processing and conditioning circuits commonly employed in medical instruments. Flow meters, respiration gas volumes and rate measurements, pressure and force measurements, temperature measurements.

Learning Objectives

  • Synthesis and analyze basic principles and operation of biopotential sensors and electrodes.
  • Analyze electronic design concepts in biosignal amplification and filtration problems.
  • Comprehend the origins of biopotentials.
  • Analyze engineering concepts in biomedical monitoring and therapeutic devices.

Topics

  • Biomedical Instrumentation and Devices
  • Sensors and Transducers
  • Signal Filtering and Amplification
  • Data Acquisition and Signal Processing
  • Electrocardiography
  • Electroencephalography
  • Digital Hearing Aids
  • Mobile Health, Wearable Health Technology and Wireless Implanted Devices
  • Safety of Biomedical Instruments and Devices

Textbooks

  • Webb, Andrew G. Principles of Biomedical Instrumentation. Cambridge University Press, 2018
  • Webster, John G., and ‎Amit J. Nimunkar Medical Instrumentation. Wiley Global Research (STMS), 2020
  • Sahin, Mesut. Instrumentation Handbook for Biomedical Engineers. Taylor & Francis, 2020
  • King, Paul H., et al. Design of Biomedical Devices and Systems, 4th edition. Taylor & Francis, 2018
  • Northrop, Robert B. Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements. Taylor & Francis, 2018
  • Northrop, Robert B. Non-Invasive Instrumentation and Measurement in Medical Diagnosis. Taylor & Francis, 2017
  • Anders, Brahme,. Comprehensive Biomedical Physics. Elsevier S & T, 2014
  • Khandpur, R. S. Biomedical Instrumentation: Technology and Applications. McGraw-Hill Professional, 2004
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